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I think i have shingles. i have blisters on my chest my arms my legs that are very painful?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Shingles only: affects 1 side of the body, in a discrete patch. So if both arms and legs are involved and the chest too,it is not shingles.

Answered 6/29/2016

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A member asked:

I think i have shingles. i have blisters on my chest my arms my legs that are very painful?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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